When it comes time to purchase a new tractor or used machine, it’s important to make sure it’s delivered to your property professionally and on schedule. There are many moving parts when it comes to shipping pieces of equipment (no pun intended!) Details to sort out include timing, loading dock options, and finding a qualified driver. Few farmers have their own equipment transport trucks or trailers available, and even fewer people have the time to deliver or pick up equipment. The best alternative is to hire a certified, professional truck driver to transport your load for you.
One of the first questions people tend to ask when hiring a company to ship a tractor is what they should expect to pay for shipping. A few variables will affect the price of shipping your equipment, load, or tractor, including the dimensions of the machine and what type of trailer is needed to haul it, how far it needs to be shipped, and the quality of service. A lowball price usually indicates a lower standard of shipping. A solid strategy is to find a shipping company with good reviews and fair, no-hidden-fee pricing.
Distance
When determining the cost of shipping a piece of farm equipment, one of the primary factors is the distance the machinery needs to travel.
Is it being transported across a province or state?
Is it shipping across the country?
Or is it traveling across the border?
These details matter when it comes to calculating the shipping cost. The first pieces of information that you need to determine are the pick-up and drop-off locations.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Knowing the precise locations of where your farm equipment is being picked up and dropped off is essential when booking a shipment. Knowing the specific addresses allows you to determine the distance your machine needs to travel and enables the driver to plan the best route accordingly.
Rural Locations
When farm equipment needs to be shipped, the pick-up location is not always an exact address. If you’re working with Trusted Dispatch, our easy-to-use quoting tool allows you to select a spot on the map as your pick-up site. For instance, if your combine is located in one of your fields, you can use our map to pinpoint the precise location. Once you publish your load on our system,if further information is needed, our drivers may ask you a question or two.
Across the Border
You may be wondering about shipping across the Canada and United States border. You may have purchased farm equipment from an auction site in the other country and need to transport it back to your location. Trusted Dispatch offers farm equipment and heavy machinery transport across North America. The initial process is the same for shipping across the border as it is for shipping within each country. Your instant quote is partially based on the distance the load needs to travel and the dimensions and weight of the machine. We also have access to tools and resources to help you manage the cross-border paperwork, making it a simple process for you.
Specifications
The other part of the cost equation is the machine’s specifications getting transported. Farm equipment transportation encompasses various heavy equipment, including farm tractors, combines, harvesters, seeders, and more. Getting the exact model details helps our drivers know which trailer they need for the transport service. For example, will the driver need a trailer with extra wide pullouts, a removable neck, a lowboy trailer, a step deck trailer, or a trailer with ramps? This is an important consideration for professional drivers, because they want to ensure they have the best equipment for the shipment.
Tractor Types
If you’re having trouble finding the information about your machine, our comprehensive Specs Tool can help. We’ve loaded over 60,000 measurements of popular makes and models so you can find the exact specs for your tractor or machinery. Whether you have a John Deere, New Holland, Versatile, or Case IH, we have the specs available for most models.
Trailer Types
It’s important to know the dimensions of your load so our drivers can plan accordingly. Professional, experienced truck drivers don’t cut corners. They’ll ensure the route is planned out in advance, that the trailer they use properly fits the machine, and that your heavy haul is tied down correctly to ensure secure delivery no matter how far the distance. Once you have your free quote and are ready for tractor transport, you can share your load on our digital load board, where you’ll be matched with an experienced driver with the right trailer.
Tractor Hauling in North America
Trusted Dispatch makes farm equipment shipping easy across Canada, the United States, and back and forth across the border. Start by getting your free quote instantly to find out how much it will cost to ship a farm tractor or other heavy equipment. Enter your pick-up location and drop-off spot, followed by your machine’s specs, and you’ll get a free quote instantly. Our customer support is always ready to respond if you need assistance or have further questions.
